Cascadia Ready Radio

When an evacuation order comes, you don't have time to think — you need a bag that's already packed and ready to go. In this episode, we build your family's 72-hour go-bag from the ground up: one bag per person, everything that goes in it, and the one category most people skip that matters most when the emergency is over. We cover documents and why they belong in every adult bag, the t...

When the tap runs dry, will yourfamily be ready? In this episode, we walk through exactly how much water yourhousehold needs, the simplest ways to store it, and what to do if you’re everunder a boil water notice. You’ll learn why commercially bottled water might beyour best starting point, how to choose containers you can actually lift, andthe bleach purification ratio everyone should have written...

Picture this: It's a Tuesday afternoon. You're at work. Your kids are at school. Your partner is across town. And then something happens—an earthquake, a major storm, a power grid failure. You get one message out before the signal drops. Then nothing. Now what? If your answer is "I'm not sure"—you're not alone. Most families haven't thought this through. But here's the thing: a Family Communicatio...

Most of us never consider whathappens when the plumbing—and the systems we rely on—fail. In a disaster,sanitation isn't just uncomfortable; it becomes a serious health hazard. Ifyou've ever wondered how to stay clean and safe when the sewer system goesdown, this episode is a must-listen. When infrastructurecollapses—whether from an earthquake, storm, or power outage—managing humanwaste becomes a m...

When people think about preparedness, they often picture gear, Bugout Bags, Flashlights, radios, water filters, first‑aid kits — all the physical things you can buy and store. And those things matter, but they’re not the foundation. The real foundation of preparedness is your mindset. It’s how you think, how you react, and how you make decisions when something unexpected happens. In every emergenc...

A calm introduction to Cascadia Ready Radio — what the show is, why it exists, and how simple steps at home can make you more ready to help your community. In this episode, Charles shares his background in the Coast Guard and community preparedness, explains the purpose of the podcast, and outlines what listeners can expect from future episodes. If you’re new to readiness or looking for steady, pr...